RE: FN-FORUM: New Freelancer - Help or adviced required

date posted 3rd October 2006 11:15

Peter Wrote:

> Mike,

> In the past, I've just asked the client to 'officially' sign off something
(be it script, interface design,
> specification, beta version or finished solution). As long as they've
said in an email that "they sign off blah,
> blah", that's as good as a signature on a form (as far as I'm concerned).

> State why they have to sign it off though, and what the implications are
if they go back on that. I tend to put "this > may incur additional
charges", as if it's only a minor change, I'll let them have it, but I'm
covered for big changes.

> Alternatively, you could just create a form you post to them or fax (or
email a PDF), which has your letterhead, > project information,
signoff information (what it is they're signing off, what the implications
are of this, etc) and a > box for their name in print and signature.

> Although either way, you're not 100% covered from the client getting
arsey, but you can only do your best to protect
> yourself!

> Hope this is helpful.

> Peter


Peter,

Thanks very much for putting that in context for me...it would seem logical
to get the client to sign-off some work, either verbally or textually...so
yeah, that's great...thanks!

Regards



Mike